Free Stuff
Pre-Owned stuff in good condition
One man’s thrash is another man’s treasure. That’s why FreeCycle.org was created. Join your local Freecycle chapter and you can get used appliances, used furniture, used electronics and a variety of other items. Visit the site to get all the details.
The Catch: None really. Freecycle is a grassroots, nonprofit movement of concerned folks who are committed to helping the environment by reusing goods and keeping stuff out of landfills.
Free Silver Jewelry
You can get exclusive sterling silver jewelry with genuine gemstones for FREE at SilverJewelryClub.com. The company is hoping you take advantage of the offer and consider their full catalog site Peora.com for your future jewelry needs.
The Catch: You pay for shipping. ” Get as many items as you like for free and come back for more — there are no catches and no limits.”
Digital To-Do List
RememberTheMilk.com is a great application that lets you create a to-do list complete with reminders via instant message or e-mail. You can upload this app. to your cell phone so you have a digital grocery list in your hand. Conveniently, someone at home can add to the list while you are walking through the grocery aisles and you will be sent an update.
The Catch: The majority of the site’s features are free, but a subscription ($25 for the year) gives you access to some additional premium features.
The best online freebies
We’ve found over 33 great freebies you can get online. From text messaging to movies, learn to get every-day items for absolutely free. AllYou.com
The REAL Free Credit Report Site
AnnualCreditReport.com was created by the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies in accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act). This website allows you to get a free credit report from each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
The Catch: You do not have unlimited access to a free credit report. You are only allowed one free report every 12 months from each reporting agency.
Free Foreign Language Courses
You can learn beginning Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and other languages at BBC.co.uk/languages. Visit the website and “sign up for a free course and we’ll send you a weekly email with encouragement and tips to help your language learning.”
The Catch: No catch here. The BBC, one of the world’s largest media company, wants to enrich people’s lives with programs and services that inform, educate and entertain.
Directory assistance
Tired of paying a fee each time you dial 411? Try dialing 800-FREE-411, then follow the prompts to get your desired number by phone or text message.
The Catch: This service is funded by advertisements. When you dial in you are forced to listen to a 10-second sponsored message, after which the desired number is provided.